N71 over Fort Laramie Canal
GoodScotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 6S Gering · Structure no. S071 05185
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,840
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N71 over Fort Laramie Canal is a concrete culvert carrying N71 over Fort Laramie Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,840 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 292 mi (470 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N71 over Fort Laramie Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is N71 over Fort Laramie Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does N71 over Fort Laramie Canal carry?
About 3,840 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is N71 over Fort Laramie Canal?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns N71 over Fort Laramie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.